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JUPITER DONUT FACTORY… Spreading the YUMMINESS!

Photo courtesy of Jupiter Donut Factory. 

People travel great distances to get to a beautiful location like South Florida, but did you know some people drive 40 miles just to taste delicious confections?  Jupiter Donut Factory, 141 Center Street, Jupiter has been a local favorite for years and will be sone sharing the love of doughnuts by expanding to Royal Palm Beach.   These doughnuts are known as the “best handmade, fluffy donuts ever”.  The aroma of fresh baked doughnuts engrosses the restaurant and neighboring shops.

The family owned store makes anywhere from 200-300 doughnuts fresh each day.   Bakers come in at midnight to make the doughnuts and pastry decorators arrive at 3:00am to adorn them.  In addition to traditional fresh glazed…

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Golf Beer Brewing Company Tasting Party Set For Tuesday

On Tuesday, February 23rd, Golf Beer Brewing Company is going to be having a release and tasting party at U-Tiki Restaurant in Jupiter.

Golf Beer Brewing Company is a Hobe Sound based beer brewing company started by three PGA Tour pros, Keegan Bradley, Graeme McDowell, and Freddie Jacobson. Bradley (Tequesta) and Jacobson (Hobe Sound) are local, while McDowell call the Orlando area home.

The event will be held from 5-7pm and will feature live music, beer tastings, as well as meet and greets with Bradley, McDowell, and Jacobson.

For more information on Golf Beer Brewing or the event, you can contact U-Tiki at 561-406-2210 or visit Golf Beer Brewing Company's website at www.golfbeer.com

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PALM BEACH COUNTY … DO YOU “UBER”?

Uber is a private mobile transportation network app that allows consumers to request transportation from drivers.  Founded in 2009, Uber has expanded its service to 53 countries and over 200 cities worldwide.  It is like a cab service but the drivers use their own personal cars.

Uber is now available in South Florida. The ride sharing company launched its app-based service in Miami last summer.  It has expanded its service and is available in the West Palm Beach and Jupiter areas.  Prices are averaging 25% less than taxi’s. After requesting a ride, a photo of the driver will flash up on your smartphone, letting you know who the driver is and the make of vehicle. 

The service allows users to tap the app on their smart phone to call for a vehicle,…

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MEET THE ARTISTS of the GALLERY EXHIBITION “THE GREAT ZAMBEZI”

Come out to Native Visions at Harbourside Place in Jupiter this Saturday to meet world-renowned artists from Africa! Artists David Landmead, Jaco Van Schalkwyk and Mopho Gonde are coming to Jupiter’s Harbourside Place to personally present their latest gallery show named “The Great Zambezi- Mana Magic.” 

These incredibly talented artists will describe how they got their inspiration and the story behind their travels. The gallery, The Great Zambezi- Mana Magic, features works in paint mediums and sculpture. The group of artists spent time in one of the greatest wildlife parks in the world, the Mana Pools in Zimbabwe. Their 2013 safari to the Mana Pools filled their hearts and minds with ideas and the ability to capture such beautiful sights in the…

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SOUTH FLORIDA ORGANIC "FARM to TABLE" FARMS

For those who care about nutrition, taste and quality of their fruits, vegetables, meats and poultry, local farms are selling through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) memberships.  With a significant shift in nutrition awareness, genetically modified and processed foods have become less desirable.  There is a huge misconception that local organic fruits and vegetables are more expensive.  CSA memberships and community plots keep costs down.

CSA's generally focus on the production of high quality foods for a local community, often using organic or biodynamic farming methods, and a shared risk membership–marketing structure.  The essential design includes developing a consistent consumer group that is willing to fund a whole season’s budget in…

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PGA National Named Among Top Golf Courses in the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast

Florida boasts over 1,000 golf courses in the state meaning there are millions of tee times available literally year round. As a result, Florida residents and visitors have countless opportunites to play some of the top courses in the world whenever they want.

South Florida is no different. From the Treasure Coast down to Miami, the PGA Tour host two events annualy (The Honda Classic at PGA National and the World Golf Championship - Cadillac Championship at Doral).

In addition to being the host site of The Honda Classic, PGA National has been named one of the top 10 must-play courses in the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast by Jupiter Magazine.

PGA National offers its members and resort guests five golf courses. The Champion (where the Honda…

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POSH PALM BEACH SALE benefits LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL GUILD

Lighthouse International Guild’s annual “Posh Palm Beach Sale” is currently in progress.  Palm Beach’s best dressed women, including Dame Judy Collins, socialites, celebrities, designers and retailers have donated items to the worthy cause.  Shoppers can expect to find designer items for men, women and children.

The 3,000 square foot “shop” is located in downtown West Palm Beach’s Lake Pavilion on South Flagler. The fundraiser benefits Lighthouse International mission of helping people overcome the challenges of vision loss.

Shop fantastic savings on designer fashions and accessories from the likes of Armani, Akris and Etro; Chanel, St. John and Stella McCartney; Manolo Blahnik, Bottega Veneta and Badgley Mischka; and Ralph Lauren, Yves St.…

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NEW YORK TOURISM SITE REDIRECTS VISITORS to SOUTH FLORIDA

You can almost continuously tip your sun hat by the ending of another flawless day in South Florida. It is the state with the sunniest winter climate on the east side of the United States as well as the highest temperatures on average during the winter months. “The climate has always been Florida's most important natural resources, which is reflected in its official nickname, the Sunshine State."

According to the Palm Beach Post and New York Daily News, the tourism office in Ithaca, New York is waving the flag urging visitors to go to Florida instead! Stating that “The home page displays Sunshine State vacation photos and provides links to the website for tourism information about the Florida Keys and Key West. The National Weather Service say anywhere…

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SOUTH FLORIDA STARGAZING EXPERIENCE…DARK SKY FESTIVAL

Photo credit Eduardo Buchin, Jupiter.

Try something different and go stargazing!  Experience the natural beauty that is the South Florida night sky.  Stargazing is the simply the act of observing stars, moons, planets and other objects in the night sky.  Humans have been observing the stars for thousands of years.  All that is needed is a clear sky away from the bright lights of the city.  Aficionados bring charts, binoculars and telescopes to see distant stars and constellations. 

There are 88 constellations that can be seen from almost anywhere in the United States, but not all at once.  As the Earth makes its orbit, the placement of stars in the sky appears to move.

This weekend, telescopes are scheduled to be set up for the public to…

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JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER receives $15 MILLION GIFT

Jupiter Medical Center announced it has received its largest ever donation! The $15 million gift was from the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation and the Lawrence J. and Florence A. De George Charitable Trust.  The donation will allow the Jupiter-based nonprofit hospital to develop pediatric services in a partnership with Miami Children’s Hospital.

Doctors at Miami Children's Hospital have been using “telehealth technology” to consult on patient care at Jupiter Medical Center for over a year. It is anticipated that the pediatric unit should be open by the end of 2015. The first phase will be a 12-bed pediatric unit at Jupiter Medical Center featuring an operating suite, a playroom and a “Bear's Den” for resting.

Jack Nicklaus and his wife…

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